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Application deadline - January 15

NOTES:
1) It is important to review the Application Process Checklist provided by each program in their listing in the Graduate Program Directory: Biological/Biomedical Sciences. The checklist provides detailed instructions and any additional program specific requirements.
2) APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE THROUGH ApplyYourself
3) See Application Process for extended information on materials required of all applicants.

ADMISSIONS  INFORMATION

• Undergraduate Education

A baccalaureate degree in the natural or physical sciences is required. Undergraduate level courses in organic and analytical chemistry, cell biology, biochemistry and genetics are strongly encouraged.  Undergraduate mathematics through calculus and physics are also recommended. See individual Program Admissions information for program-specific required or recommended courses.

• Grades & Scores

There are no minimum grades or scores. However, most  entering students have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum combined verbal/quantitative score on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) of 1100.  GRE scores cannot be more than 5 years old.

International students must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) earned within the last 2 years.  Applicants with scores of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) or higher will be considered.

GRE and TOEFL Institutional code for UAB: 1856

• Research

Undergraduate or postgraduate research experience is usually essential.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

▪ Online application
▪ Official transcripts for all universities/colleges attended:
   1 copy to the UAB Graduate School
   1 copy to the program to which you are applying, c/o UAB Office for Graduate Biomedical Sciences
▪ Official GRE scores sent to UAB Graduate School
▪ Official TOEFL scores sent to UAB Graduate School
▪ 3 letters of recommendation (online submission preferred)
▪ Financial Affidavit of Support

APPLICATION REVIEW 

Applications are reviewed by GBS Admissions Committee, representing all GBS thematic programs. Acceptance will be based on a combination of factors including:

▪ Undergraduate performance (both the curriculum and grade point average)
▪ Letters of recommendation
▪ GRE and TOEFL scores
▪ A personal statement of research and career interests
▪ Previous research experience
▪ Personal interview, at program expense (international applicants may be interviewed by phone or video conference)
▪ Admission to our Programs is very competitive and the number of positions is limited; thus not every qualified applicant can be offered a position.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews are commonly required before an offer of admission can be made. Programs may arrange for video conference or phone interviews for highly competitive international applicants.

LINKS
International Scholar and Student Services